I found this month's theme for A 'lil HooHaa's Photo Blogging Challenge challenging. I'm not one to make myself the center of attention. And tend to consider what other family members / friends would most prefer and then check that I'm okay with that, rathering than putting my preferences first. Anyhow I decided my best approach would be to photograph things / activities that I like.
This long read covers the best and worst of our five day road trip from Bergen to Kristiansund, Norway. We traveled in late June, 2025.
L'Anse aux Meadows is the only confirmed Norse settlement site in North America. The site was excavated in the 1960s, designated a National Historic Site in 1968 and then a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. The remains of eight buildings, along with artifacts such as wood debris, personal items and iron nails, led archaeologists to conclude Vikings settled here about a thousand years ago, for about a decade, and most likely used this temporary settlement as a base for exploration along the east coast of North America.
There are plenty of day-trip options in the Halifax region. We opted for a five-stop itinerary, beginning with a guided walk in picturesque Lunenburg and ending with a hike in peaceful Polly Cove. In between, we made planned stops at Blue Rocks and Peggy's Cove and an unplanned visit to Oak Island. Total driving distance approximately 250 km (155 miles); total driving time = 3 hrs 40 minutes; total trip time of 8 to 9 hours.